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Govt outlines paid parental leave reforms10:18

FULL INTERVIEW: Minister for Women Kelly O’Dwyer says families will be able to make their own decisions following amendments to the paid parental leave policy.
Ms O’Dwyer will announce the reform on Tuesday which will see parents able to choose when to take the 18 week paid parental leave.
Under the new scheme, parents will be able to take the beginning 12 weeks when their baby is born and take the additional six weeks at a later date.
The Minister told Sky News the government wants to encourage flexibility in how people return to work.